FRANKLIN SCHOOL PTA
FRANKLIN SCHOOL PTA
The Parents and Teachers Association is just that -- an association. It is a joint effort by parents, teachers, the principal, and others in a commitment to help the children of Franklin School get the most from their elementary school experience. This covers a very broad range. We all have a very general idea of how the hard work of the teachers and the principal directly affects the children. Do you have any idea how the PTA fits into the equation?
The PTA can be a voice advocating for the rights or needs of our children, but with such an effective and devoted staff at Franklin School, the PTA often has the luxury of providing enrichment to the children where the school system cannot. The PTA has played a role in projects such as providing our school with classroom computers, as well as providing an enjoyable ice cream treat after Field Day. The bottom line is that we all want our children to be safe, learn as much as they can, and have fun while they do it.
JANUARY EVENTS
Jan 10th
PTA Meeting, Media Center/Library, 6:30pm
Market Day Last Day to Order Online by 11:00pm CST
Jan 19th
Market Day Last Day to Order Online by 11:00pm CST
Jan 12th to Feb 16th
BOXTOPOLY!
Jan 25th
Market Day Pick-Up, All Purpose Room, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
INFORMATION
PTA Executive Committee for 2011 – 2012
President: Elaine Honig
Vice-President: Keri Dooreman
Recording Secretary: Fran Vespucci
Secretary: Lisa Pomroy
Treasurer: Tamara Hageneder
General email inquiries can be sent to ptafranklinschool@gmail.com
PTA NEWSLETTERS
Oct 2011| Nov 2011 | Dec 2011
Jan 2012 | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | | Apr 2012 | May 2012 |June 2012
PTA MINUTES
The PTA meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm, in the Media Room.
Exceptions: December 2011: No Meeting
Sept 2011 | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | Feb 2012
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | May 2012
PTA FORMS
PTA Membership Form (Click to download form)
Spirit Wear Order Form (Click to download form)
BJ's Membership Form (coming soon)
2012 Birthday Book Club Form (Click to download form)
DEPOSITS AND EXPENSE CLAIMS
Effective immediately, all expense claims and payments collected must be submitted to the PTA with the appropriate forms in order to be approved. Please download and print the forms needed below prior to submitting it to the Treasurer. Thank you.
Cherish your child’s memories with the Franklin School Yearbook.
(Click Here to Download Order Form)
Price: $18
Contact Lisa Muscatello for any Questions.
(973) 927-1444, muscatello@mac.com
The Wee Deliver Program is Franklin School’s in-house postal system where the students, parents, teachers and staff keep in touch with each other. This school-wide mail delivery system helps teach kids letter-writing, literacy, and responsibility. With the help of staff, parent-volunteers, and students, mail is received, processed and delivered just like the Post Office does. Neither rain, nor snow, nor untied shoelaces can stop the mail delivery every Wednesday. The mailbox is located right outside the Main Office. You can download the Wee Deliver Address List using the links provided.
Wee Deliver Addresses and Stamps (download and print)
Printable Blank Letter for Wee Deliver (download & print)
PTA REFLECTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011-2012 ENTRIES THAT ARE
ADVANCING TO THE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LEVEL
The National PTA Reflections program is an annual theme based art competition which encourages students to express themselves in art. Six art categories are recognized: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. With no limit to the number of entries one may submit, a student will often submit an entry in the art area in which he or she feels most competent and a second in an art area that is new and challenging.
In Roxbury, this program is open to all students in pre-K through 8th grade. Deadline for entries will be in November 4th 2011 and all entries are displayed at the Ledgewood Mall in celebration of Youth Arts Month (March). Almost 500 Roxbury students participated in the Reflections Program during the 2010/2011 school year.
The theme for this past year’s program was “Together We Can” |
Want to view the National winning entries? |
Click below to view a summary of the program's art categories |
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Click above to view a slideshow of the visual arts and photography entries |
Over the summer, the National PTA sets up a gallery of national winners in all 6 categories. To view these, go to www.ptareflections.org |
The theme for school year 2011/2012 is “Diversity means” and entry materials will be available in the fall. |
Questions? email Amy Skutnik at skutnika@yahoo.com
BE A PART OF THE ACTION
Committees and Coordinators
Be a part of something great!
Franklin School PTA offers many opportunities to get involved with activities and events throughout the year for the students and parents. Please join us during our PTA Meetings if you’re interested to help out. Some of the positions do not require that you be present at the school during day hours to participate. There are many things we could use help with “behind the scenes.” Please email us at ptafranklinschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Franklin School PTA Needs You!
Our school is a very special place, partly because we have an amazing number of volunteers who share their time and talents. The PTA is grateful for the many volunteer hours our parents donate to the school year after year. The success of the committees depends upon each parents’ willingness to volunteer. There are various committees where your talents may best benefit your child’s education and school environment. A list of available positions will be posted after the first PTA meeting.
Throughout the year, the PTA holds fundraising events. Your continued support help our school is truly appreciated. Here are some of this year’s programs.
Market Day is a fundraiser like no other, providing a comprehensive assortment of fundraising programs and products to over 8,000 organizations across the country. Franklin School PTA earns a percentage of your purchase to help fund school programs and other needs. Market Day is a monthly program. Click on the logo on the left to order from Market Day now.
(Committee Chair: Dara Seader)
MELALEUCA
Create a healthier home and a healthier life for you and your family with excellent products through this great opportunity. Many of our Franklin School families are a part of this fundraising opportunity and love the results. This ongoing fundraiser gives Franklin School 5% of sales. For more information, please contact Wendy Curnow at (973) 713-1717 or email atpobelines@yahoo.com. Wendy will be happy to set up a time to discuss the product line and membership details. Click here to see what others have to say about Melaleuca products. Thank you for your continued support of Franklin School.
Box Tops for Education is a fundraising program sponsored by General Mills. All you have to do is purchase participating products that have the Box Tops coupons, clip them, and turn them in. Our school earns 10 cents for each coupon submitted. Click here to view the Participating Products List. Every year, we want to make this program more fun and exciting for everyone. We have contests running throughout the year, with class competitions, and individual raffles. Check the Bulletin Board and your child’s backpacks every month for exciting events! (Committee Chair: Geraldine Dasappan, fsboxtops@gmail.com)
If you’d like to print the BOX TOPS COLLECTION SHEETS from home, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM. We also have forms available just for the asking at the main office.
Kids Stuff Coupon Savings Books is an awesome coupon book filled with tons of savings for the entire family for the whole year. Save on clothing, electronics, shoes, toys, sporting goods, crafts, events, activities, food and so much more. Our school earns 50% for each book sold. The books cost $25.00 each. Most coupons are valid for over a year, until December 31st of the following year. Kids Stuff Coupon books are on sale every year in the beginning of the school year. (Important: If you choose not to purchase a book, please return the book to your child’s teacher. Thank you.)
Other Fundraisers Throughout the School Year
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Joe Corbi Catalog Sale (pizza and cookie dough) |
